Culinary Intern - Devon Seafood & Steak (Fall 2026)Internship at Devon Seafood + Steak is focused on developing a strong operational capability in the student. The intern will learn basic knife skills, sanitation, recipe adherence, proper food handling, team work, hot line, and prep cooking in a high-volume scratch kitchen environment. Rotation within departments will be based on the student's abilities and desire to excel. You will learn to use systems designed to promote consistency and high quality within the locations of our Downtown Restaurant Group, Devon Seafood + Steak, and Hershey Social Restaurant + Bar.
Job duties include preparing entrees, appetizers, soups, sandwiches, and side items; assisting in food preparation; maintaining a clean and organized work area using ServSafe training and State Food Safety regulations; demonstrating safe handling of tools, knives and equipment in carrying out assigned tasks; exhibiting safe food handling practices; exhibiting basic knowledge and understanding of cooking techniques; following verbal direction and written recipes quickly and accurately; developing proficiency in operating assigned stations; and performing all job-related duties as required.
Qualifications include being 18 years of age or older, and being a student currently enrolled in a culinary/pastry program or a recent culinary/pastry graduate within 6 months of applying.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities include working knowledge of kitchen equipment, good knife skills, and a full tool kit; professional appearance and demeanor; ability to speak, read, and write English; working knowledge of weights and measures, as well as basic math applications; ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment; ability to work organized alone or within a team environment; and 1 year of industry-related Food & Beverage experience preferred.
Job demands include reaching forward, lifting, reaching overhead, finger dexterity, hand/eye coordination, stooping, bending, standing, walking, repetitive elbow motions for chopping, repetitive write motions for stirring and chopping, ability to distinguish between and among flavors, spices, temperature, and mouth feel of food and beverage, ability to distinguish between and among odors and scents as to their appeal and level of intensity, ability to work in extreme temperatures, visual ability to perform detailed work at close distances, flexible shift required including weekends and holidays, and candidates must be able to meet scheduled requirements, which will most likely require evening and weekend hours. Transportation is not provided for this program; all selected students must have reliable transportation to and from work assignments. Company coordinated housing could be available for this opportunity. If utilized, a weekly housing fee of $160 per week, inclusive of utilities and limited transportation, will be automatically deducted from students' biweekly paychecks.
Hershey Entertainment and Resorts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
